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With the out-the-door lines that marked Tuesday’s grand opening of the first San Francisco outpost of Sweetgreen, which has 56 locations around the country (including Berkeley and Palo Alto, which opened last spring), the answer would appear to be yes.

The Second Street eatery is the latest in a recent succession of healthy fast-casual chains to hit South of Market, which over the past year have included fully-automated Eatsa and the first Bay Area locations of locally-sourced, seasonal cafeteria, Lemonade.

Like the others, for Sweetgreen founders Nicolas Jammet, Nathaniel Ru and Jonathan Neman, who launched the eatery in Washington, D.C. in 2007, their mission is about making healthy food more accessible and creating a different relationship with fast food.

The list of purveyors used for Sweetgreen SoMa. Photo: Sarah Fritsche

It’s also about connecting with community, say Jammet and Ru, who were on-hand for Tuesday’s opening. For the past three years, the team has been working to establish connections with Bay Area farmers and purveyors. Every location has a different supply chain in order to make use of local products — here in the Bay Area, they feature ingredients from approximately 30 to 40 different companies, including Hodo Soy, Belfiore Cheese, Acme Bread and Full Belly Farms.

You’ll find these ingredients throughout Sweetgreen’s menu, which is divided into three sections: Salads, warm grain bowls and a selection of seasonal offerings. The seasonal dishes change every couple of months, and occasionally include special collaborations with high profile chefs and celebrities. Check-out the full menu here.